(A) Anyone wishing to address the City Commission at a regular meeting should (but shall not be required) to secure a position on the agenda by contacting the Mayor, City Clerk or a Commissioner.
(B) Anyone speaking at a public meeting of the City Commission shall address all remarks to the City Commission (and not to others in attendance).
(C) It is recognized that the duly elected City Commissioners and Mayor represent the total population of the city and to that end, have a duty to fairly represent the views of all citizens. Individuals in attendance at a meeting do not necessarily have the right to be heard (or cast a vote) on each item coming before the Commission. Discussion shall freely take place among the City Commissioners and the Mayor (and other city officials); however, a City Commission meeting shall not be a public hearing for citizen input.
(D) Any citizen speaking at a public hearing, shall first be recognized by the presiding officer, and shall then state his or her name and address (even if known to the entire City Commission so as to produce an accurate tape recording). The citizen shall then concisely direct his or her remarks to the entire City Commission.
(E) No matter shall be brought before the City Commission by any citizen if the matter could be handled administratively, unless the matter is being brought before the Commission as an appeal from an administrative determination.
(Mun. Order 89-06, passed 5-4-1989)